Odds and Ends

Well, Elijah has had a fever and runny nose the last three days. He's still getting fed the usual amounts and hasn't had any problems so far with that. He's miserable, but it's not a set-back, for which I'm thankful. They diagnosed him with a blood infection, which they say is common when they remove PICC lines, so they have him on antibiotics (again), and they are watching him closely.

The day before he got his fever, we successfully breastfed for the first time. It was really exciting. I'll be glad when all my joyful moments with him aren't tempered by moments of pain. He's been in the hospital for 60 days today.

In other news, we are moving in with my mother in three weeks. I have been spending my free moments packing up our odds and ends and making runs to mom's to drop stuff off. Between packing our things, going to the hospital, and frequent breast-pumping sessions, it's been hard to find time to be "wife of the year," but I somehow have managed (smile). Adam and I have been working on his music project, and I was able to help him with lesson plans for his work the other day. All this while making meals. He rewarded me by letting me splurge on a haircut yesterday. We had to spend the morning negotiating length because of my history. Those who know me understand. I've been known to have a mohawk, buzz cut, pixie cuts, and other styles of all shapes, sizes, and colors (Phil was largely responsible for such lunacy.). We settled on a nice, jaw-length style with bangs and lots of layers. If there's a day in the near future where I look presentable, I'll take a picture of it.

I'm going to go exercise now. It should be easier now that I'm not hindered by a soccer-ball-sized belly.